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Scroll through the slides above for the details of this dream trip to Boston, Salem, Concord, and Gloucester in glorious October! Then sign up below and get ready for a grand adventure with a happy tribe.
What to expect:
Reserve your spot with a $500 deposit and pay the remainder in two further payments over the coming months.
This is not your typical tourist tour…NOTHING like it, really! These tours are personally curated by us, and we’ll be by your side. We never use travel agents, instead making all the arrangements ourselves. That way we can ensure authentic, eco-friendly, whimsical travel with local experts who take us off the beaten track. Time to soak up a place and to connect with real people is paramount!
Katie’s husband Marc has been dubbed our Smoothness Operator (aka: logistics man). (Katie and Marc, who used to live in Gloucester, designed and taught university Study Abroad courses for over a decade.) Marc is a chill, sweet guy who takes care of all the logistical headaches, transport and ticketing so we can all glide on without a care. Got history questions? Katie’s on hand with a thousand stories. Want to spend dinner talking feminist theory with someone who’s (finally!) as gung-ho about it as you are? Olivia’s your woman!
What’sHerName Tours create welcoming tribes where you are free to be yourself! We all abide by Rule #1: Do What You Want. That means you can always opt out of anything without judgement. You can expect to do a lot of laughing, standing in awe, happy-crying, and tasting wonderful things.
Most folks come solo, so don’t sweat it! This is the happy tribe you’ve been looking for. After all, they’re all Nameiacs too!
FAQs
Okay I’m searching flights. What info do I need to know?
You’ll want to arrive at Boston airport well before 5pm on Oct 5 (our first gathering), so you have enough time to get out of the airport, and to the hotel. Your flight can depart anytime on Oct 11. We often are able to coordinate departures/share airport taxis at the end of the trip.
Tell me more about the roomie situation.
For the dorms, you can choose either an all-female dorm, or a mixed gender dorm. (You’ll select it on the registration form.) The beds have curtains as well as lockers, to keep your stuff secure. Your fellow Nameiacs will be your roomies. The bathrooms and showers at the hostel are large, spotless individual stalls with floor-to-ceiling doors that open directly onto the hallway. While you’re using it, you have complete privacy. Because there are so many bathrooms, it’s very convenient and comfortable!
If you want to share a room and a bed with your one special person, both of you should select “Double Accommodation” when you register. Then add the name of your significant other so we can confirm you’re a pair. The two of you will have your own queen room, with ensuite bathroom.
If you’d prefer to have your own room with ensuite bathroom, great! Just select that option and pay the additional fee.
How much should I budget for spending money and meals?
It’s so hard to say. The range of options for meals can suit all budgets and tastes – from grocery store PB&J to lobster extravaganzas. Same goes for shopping. You know you best! A typical, basic business travel per diem is around $55/day, if that helps. The free breakfast at the hostel is hearty with wide-ranging options!
What if the trip gets canceled?
If we cancel the trip, you’ll get a full refund. If you have to cancel, you’d forfeit your $500 deposit, to help cover the expenses we’ve already paid in your name. If you were to cancel with very late notice, you may forfeit more than that. We will always try to get whatever refunds we can for you. If you’re worried about having to cancel, you could always get travel insurance after you pay for the tour.
How does payment work?
After you register, you’ll receive an invoice via email to pay your deposit with a card. It’s actually our sister, Meredith, who takes care of all registrations and does the invoicing! You’ll pay the remainder in two more payments, evenly spaced out between your time of registration and October. You could also choose to pay in full anytime you want. The full amount must be paid before departure, of course.
I want to go for it – but I’m a little nervous. Is this a crazy thing to do?
If it is, it’s GOOD crazy! Take the leap, you’ll have a magnificent time. These are your people!